Copenhagen In A Day
We spent 1 day in Copenhagen. It was Christmas time and the city was covered in decorations. This is how we recommend you spend your time here.
Nyhavn Canal
Østergade (main shopping street)
Amalienborg & Frederik’s Church
Kastellet
Botanical Gardens
Gefion Fountain & St Alban’s Church
Little Mermaid Statue
View from Rundetaarn tower
Tivoli Park
Torvehallerne
Nyhavn Canal
The markets ran all the way from the main square Kongens Nytorv to the colourful buildings along the Nyhavn canal. The Scandinavian version of mulled wine ‘Glögg’ and traditional Danish food ‘Smørrebrød’ were everywhere to be bought. The best and cheapest Glögg we found was from a Scottish Pub called McJoy’s Choice.
Østergade (main shopping street)
It is the longest pedestrian street in the world, it snakes through the city from the central train station to Kongens Nytorv Square.
Amalienborg & Frederik’s Church
Amalienborg is the home of the Danish Royal Family. On the perimeter of this square courtyard are four identical palaces. Every day you can witness the changing of the guards. They march from their barracks at Gothersgade 100 to Amalienborg and change the guard at midday. From the ‘Frederik V on Horseback’ Statue, you can see the enormous Frederik’s Church, also known as ‘The Marble Church’ for its rococo architecture.
Kastellet
Kastellet is the best-preserved fortresses in Northern Europe. It is constructed in the shape of a pentagon and it can only be accessed by the 2 bridges/gates as it’s surrounded by a moat. Within the fortress are many building including a church and windmill.
Botanical Gardens
Have a stroll through the picturesque Botanical Gardens and visit the historical glasshouse.
Gefion Fountain & St Alban’s Church
Large fountain on the harbour with a large group of animals being driven by Norse Goddess Gefion.
Little Mermaid Statue
The iconic Little Mermaid Statue is placed on a rock by the waterside. Many tourists line up to get a photo with this lifesize bronze statue.
View from Rundetaarn tower
The best views of central Copenhagen are from Rundetaarn, a 17th-century tower.
Tivoli Park
This open-air amusement park is the second oldest operating in the world.
Torvehallerne
For a massive choice of delicious food, visit Torvehallerne market place with over 80 shops.